Hypocrellin B exhibits antibacterial, anti-metastatic, and anticancer chemotherapeutic activities. Hypocrellin B inhibits proliferation of Staphylococcus by increasing ROS levels and damaging cell walls. In ovarian cancer cells, this compound induces apoptosis and inhibits cell migration and adhesion under photodynamic stimulation; it also induces tumor regression in animal models of lymphoma. In vitro, hypocrellin B induces DNA strand breakage. Contains ~2.5 % hypocrellin A.
| Cas No. | 123940-54-5 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C30H24O9 |
| Formula Wt. | 528.51 |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO. |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
|---|---|
| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | H9662 Info Sheet PDF |
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